President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate six
individuals to serve in his Administration.

The President intends to nominate Charles A. Gargano, of New York, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Republic of Austria. Mr. Gargano most recently served as
Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Prior to
this, he served as Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation of
New York State and Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.
Earlier in his career, he served as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago. Mr. Gargano received his bachelor's degree and MBA from
Farleigh Dickinson University. He also received a master's degree from
Manhattan College.

The President intends to nominate Mary Ann Glendon, of Massachusetts, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Holy See. Ms. Glendon currently serves as Learned Hand
Professor of Law at Harvard University. Prior to this, she served as
Professor of Law at Boston College Law School. Earlier in her career, she
served as an Associate at the law firm of Mayer, Brown, and Platt. Ms.
Glendon received her bachelor's degree, JD and MCL from the University of
Chicago.

The President intends to nominate Eric J. Tanenblatt, of Georgia, to be a
Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and
Community Service, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring 10/06/12.

The President intends to nominate the following individuals to be Members
of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy:

Elizabeth F. Bagley, of the District of Columbia, for the remainder of a
three-year term expiring 07/01/08.

Victoria Clarke, of Maryland, for the remainder of a three-year term
expiring 07/01/09.

William J. Hybl, of Colorado, and upon confirmation designate Chairman, for
the remainder of a three-year term expiring 07/01/09.